Already Have Solar Installed? Did You Know You Can Heat Your Pool with It?

So, you have solar installed at your Central Florida home, but have you considered heating your pool with your system? If you haven’t, it’s a must!

One of the biggest benefits is that you can greatly reduce your swimming pool heating costs and when the chill of winter sets in, you can still take a dip in your pool. It’s a win-win!

Intrigued? Our team at Solar Bear Orlando explains why you should take advantage of heating your pool with solar today!

How Solar Pool Heaters Work

One of the best parts about having a solar system already installed is that it makes it easier to incorporate a solar heating system for your pool.

To produce warm water, a solar heater utilizes energy from the sun by using the following components:

• Solar collector: Pool water is circulated to be heated by solar rays in this device.
• Filter: The filter removes debris before the water is pumped through the solar collector
• Pump: This circulates water through the filter and collector then back to the pool.
• Flow control valve: This diverts pool water through the solar collector.

In essence, solar heaters work like this: pool water is routed through a filter before being heated in a solar collector and returned to the pool. In hot climates like Florida, the collector can also be utilized to chill the pool during peak summer months by cycling water through the collectors overnight.

The kind of solar heater that you choose will ultimately depend on your climate, and how often you want to heat your pool. Since it rarely freezes here in Florida, we recommend unglazed collectors. These collectors don’t have a glass covering, aka “glazing.” Instead, they have a heavy-duty rubber or plastic that is treated with an ultraviolet light inhibitor that helps extend the life of your solar panels.

Benefits of Using a Solar Pool Heater

One of the biggest benefits of installing a solar pool heater is that you can set the temperature that you want your pool to be, and the sun’s rays will do the rest! The automatic controller will sense when the sun is shining enough to heat your pool, and then it will get to work! It will begin to heat the water as it flows through each panel, then it will make its way back into your pool, and then the process will start again until your desired temperature has been reached.

Some other benefits include:

• Of course, you already know this if you have a solar system, but solar energy is free! Plus, since it is a renewable energy source, your monthly bill will not be susceptible to rising gas and electrical prices.
• Wither solar pool heaters, there are minimal monthly operating costs as opposed to using traditional pool heaters. If you already have a solar set up it’s a no-brainer!
• Traditional pool heaters often can take several hours to heat your pool, but a solar heater will heat your pool whenever the sun is shining and it will be ready whenever you are, even during Florida’s chilliest months.
• Solar panels have a long lifespan and their savings over their lifetime far outweigh the initial investment.
• Unlike traditional pool heaters, solar pool heaters do not contribute to pollution. So if you’re looking to cut your carbon footprint, then going solar to heat your pool is a great choice!

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Heat Your Pool with Solar Power

As you can see, if you already have a solar system installed, it can be a great idea to incorporate a solar pool heater to keep your pool warm and ready year-round!

Ready to learn more about solar pool heaters? Call Solar Bear Orlando to get started today; (727) 471-7442!